Cost of international shipping

Foreign trade transactions can be conducted using various modes of transport. The choice depends on the urgency of the shipment, the distance and specificity of the route, the nature of the goods (hazardous, perishable, fragile, etc.), and other factors. The most expensive option is air travel, the cheapest is sea transport, and truck and rail shipping are roughly in the mid-price range. To leverage the advantages of different modes of transport and achieve an optimal balance between time and cost, you can order multimodal international shipping. This is a combined option—for example, air travel + train or ship + truck.

Our specialists will select the optimal delivery method based on your budget and delivery time requirements. The cost of international shipping depends on the following factors:
  • type and characteristics of cargo
  • its quantity (dimensions, weight, volume)
  • the number of reloads during transportation, the need to use temporary storage warehouses
  • List of additional services: sorting and packaging, insurance and forwarding, preparation of accompanying documents for cargo transportation, customs clearance, etc.
  • length and difficulty of the route